Asked by Steven Barnes on Jun 04, 2024
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An example of a breach of a patient's right to privacy occurs when a nurse:
A) asks a family to share information about a patient's prehospitalization behavior.
B) discusses the patient's history with other staff members during care planning.
C) documents the patient's daily behaviors during hospitalization.
D) releases information to the patient's employer without consent.
Right To Privacy
The individual's right to keep their personal information and life private, free from intrusion or public exposure.
Breach
An act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct.
Without Consent
Any action taken or procedure performed on an individual without their agreement or the legal authority to do so.
- Appreciate the importance of privacy and confidentiality in psychiatric nursing.
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Learning Objectives
- Appreciate the importance of privacy and confidentiality in psychiatric nursing.
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